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Cozumel’s Municipal Department of Ecology is off and running with the turtle season well underway. So far, over 350 turtle nests have been identified and marked. Of these, 150 are from loggerhead turtles and the rest are from green turtles. Turtle eggs take about two months of incubate, depending on the species, meaning turtle hatchlings should be ready by August. In the meantime it’s really important that we do everything we can to make sure that the turtles have a clear, safe passage to their nests, and that means it’s beach clean-up time!

Beach Clean-up – This Saturday, June 22 at 8 am volunteers will be gathering at the offices of the Department of Ecology, located in front of the Centoe Park on Av. 65. We’ll then proceed in a caravan over to the windward side of the island to make some clean beaches. If you have your own transportation, please offer to give a ride to other volunteers as well.

Nesting Seminars – If you’re interesting in assisting in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Biologist Rafael Chacon, is conducting informative presentations as to how you can help the turtles during their nesting season. Starting at 8:30 pm at the Environmental Interpretation Park, or Centoe, on Av. 65. The presentation is approximately 3 hours in length, followed by the visit to the windward side of the island, at night, to assist. Advanced reservations are required. A contribution, which goes directly to the turtle program, of $55usd for adults and $30usd for children up to 13 years of age is requested. Children under the age of 5 are free. Please contact the Department of Ecology at 872 5795 to reserve spaces or ask about a group rate.

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